The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World
Chapter 404: This Soesn’t Seem Like Our Boss

Chu Xuan's gaze remained sharp, constantly scanning the surroundings.

Where was the Yellow Spring Island fleet? This fleet was truly patient, still keeping itself hidden. Were they planning to wait until the other three factions had suffered significant losses before making their move?

The battle between the three Deity Transformation cultivators continued unabated.

On the ships, a large number of White Bone Island and Black Wind Island cultivators launched boarding actions against the Nine Yin Island cultivators. The Nine Yin cultivators, outnumbered and weak, were quickly pushed back.

Occasionally, entire ships exploded into countless pieces of wreckage, while cultivators were thrown from the decks, helplessly drifting into the vast void of space.

The battle on the Flowing Wind ship also raged on. However, as just the eighth leader, Chu Xuan wasn't the main target. Instead, the focus was on the higher-ranking leaders, like Pei Yuankui and Sima Zhen.

Everyone knew that higher-ranked leaders meant deeper reserves of power. Capturing them would naturally yield greater rewards.

In the constant boarding battles, Chu Xuan attempted to distance himself from the deck. He quickly realized that as long as he didn't stray too far, he could rely on his flying magic treasure to return to the ship swiftly.

But if he ventured too far from the deck, his Nascent Soul's Spiritual Qi wouldn't sustain him in the vast expanse of space for long. This was precisely why it was only upon reaching the Deity Transformation stage that cultivators could traverse the stars without any external aids.

Just then, the battle between the three Deity Transformation cultivators finally reached its climax. True Master Yin unleashed a torrent of sinister winds, forcing both the White Bone True Master and the Black Wind True Master into retreat.

Chu Xuan focused his gaze. Both the White Bone True Master and the Black Wind True Master were heavily injured, their faces grim. Their spiritual artifacts showed significant damage.

In stark contrast, True Master Yin was surrounded by a strange ghostly form, resembling a whirlwind, floating ominously at his side. Though his aura was somewhat unstable, he was clearly holding his own against the two and still had the strength to spare!

"True Master Yin's hidden abilities are impressive…" Chu Xuan mused, stroking his chin.

The stars were silent, and no sound could travel in the void, but from what he could see, both the White Bone True Master and the Black Wind True Master looked cautious. They clearly didn't want to continue the fight.

"At a time like this, you still haven't made your move?"

Chu Xuan surveyed his surroundings, his brows slightly furrowing.

As expected, just as the three Deity Transformation cultivators cautiously retreated, another fleet emerged into the starry void. The lead ship flew a banner adorned with blood-red flowers, a symbol of the Yellow Spring Island fleet!

As soon as the Yellow Spring Island fleet appeared, a barrage of Spiritual Qi light columns shot forth without warning, aiming straight for the position of True Master Yin and the others.

A sense of alarm rose in the hearts of all three cultivators. They retreated in alarm, their faces showing a mix of anger and shock.

True Master Yin, positioned at the forefront, was almost directly in the path of the Spiritual Qi light columns. He roared angrily, summoning the vortex-like ghost to shield himself, while quickly flying toward the Nine Yin ship.

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Boom!

The Spiritual Qi light columns exploded violently. The mighty vortex ghost from the earlier battle was swept away under the immense force, vanishing in an instant.

True Master Yin, connected soul and spirit to the ghost, immediately spat out a mouthful of blood, his face paling as his strength visibly waned. It was clear that he had lost at least half of his power.

The White Bone True Master and Black Wind True Master hadn't expected Yellow Spring Island to strike out of nowhere. Both fleets had already suffered significant losses, and facing the well-rested Yellow Spring Island fleet was clearly unfavorable.

After a brief moment of deliberation, the White Bone Island and Black Wind Island fleets immediately retreated, slowly withdrawing from the battle from a different direction.

Chu Xuan's communication jade again trembled, this time with True Master Yin's voice echoing from it.

"All Nine Yin cultivators, retreat with me!"

At the same time, the transmission jade left by Shang Xingchen buzzed with a message.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, immediately head toward the White Cloud ship, this is our only chance!"

Boom!

But to everyone's surprise, the three fleet leaders did not move toward the Nine Yin ship. Instead, they sped off in the opposite direction. It was clear they intended to escape amid the chaos. The other ships remained still for a moment, seemingly unsure of what to do.

On the Flowing Wind ship, the cultivators were at a loss, uncertain of the next move.

Chu Xuan smiled faintly, immediately commanding his subordinates.

"Accelerate! Head toward the Nine Yin ship!"

His voice was resolute as he added, "I, Chen Jin, will never forget—I am a Nine Yin cultivator!"

His subordinates were bewildered, exchanging confused glances.

"This... doesn't seem like our boss."

But despite their inner thoughts, none of them dared defy Chu Xuan's orders. They immediately steered the Flowing Wind ship toward the Nine Yin ship. The other ships remained stationary, but the Flowing Wind ship accelerated quickly.

Meanwhile, the White Cloud ship made a more conspicuous move, heading directly toward the Yellow Spring Island fleet.

True Master Yin, standing on the deck of the Nine Yin ship, watched this scene. Though his expression remained grim, there was a flicker of relief in his eyes.

"This Chen Jin," he thought to himself, "is usually so unremarkable, yet in a critical moment, he truly remains loyal to me." He nodded inwardly. "White Cloud ship… It must be them who leaked the information this time."

True Master Yin's gaze turned icy, filled with an intense hatred. He could almost feel the urge to crush the White Cloud ship into dust with nothing but his eyes.

In the end, only the First Leader Pei Yuankui, Sixth Leader Ge Rong, and Chu Xuan's three ships managed to return to the Nine Yin ship's side.

True Master Yin picked up his communication jade, and his hoarse voice echoed, "Good, good, good. It seems I did not treat you all unfairly in the past. Now that you've safely returned to the Nine Yin Island, I will personally remove the poison from each of you. From now on, you three will be my disciples! I will personally teach you the Nine Yin Profound Pulse Art!"

Pei Yuanhui and Ge Rong's expressions shifted slightly, but there was no other change.

Previously, True Master Yin had treated them like mere servants, even poisoning them to maintain control. Even when he taught them spells and techniques, he had always been cautious and secretive.

Now, was he finally treating them as disciples, or was this just another attempt to win their loyalty with empty promises?

As for Chu Xuan, he showed no interest. The Nine Yin Profound Pulse Art and the title of "personal disciple" meant nothing to him.

At this moment, True Master Yin's words were nothing more than empty flattery to gain their trust. Chu Xuan couldn't be fooled by such words. The reason he was still following True Master Yin was twofold.

First, he found Shang Xingchen untrustworthy. If he followed him to the Yellow Spring Island fleet, he would likely fall into a trap. Second, despite True Master Yin's previous shortcomings, he had founded Nine Yin Island and commanded numerous robbers. He couldn't be as weak as he appeared; there had to be a hidden trump card.

At this point, True Master Yin spoke coldly, "You three, return to the Nine Yin ship. Remember to hide within the shadows of the ship. Don't let the Yellow Spring Island people spot you. As for the three ships you brought, let your subordinates control them."

He smiled sinisterly, "I've been roaming the Starshatter Sea for so long. How could I not have a backup plan? If they dare engage in boarding battles, I will send them a 'special gift'!"

Chu Xuan raised an eyebrow, already guessing what True Master Yin's "backup plan" might be.

On the other side, aboard the Yellow Springs ship. Shang Xingchen and Sima Zhen had already moved from the White Cloud ship to the Yellow Springs ship's deck. He watched as the Flowing Wind ship slowly moved further away and couldn't help but shake his head repeatedly.

"Chu Xuan, Chu Xuan, trying to trick you once really isn't easy."